Julia Higgins graduated from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) with a Bachelor of Music - Jazz bass Performance. During her tenure at CCM Julia played in Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Lab Band, Jazz Combo, Concert Orchestra, and participated in master classes with jazz artists Bill Charlap, John Fedchock, Benny Golson, Jimmy Heath, Rufus Reid, among others. While at CCM she began her freelance career, teaching and playing around the greater Cincinnati area. Julia is an in-demand player in a variety of commercial styles, including jazz, bluegrass/americana, gospel, musical theater, funk and rock. She has performed with numerous artists, including the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Philip Paul, Wild Carrot, Amy London, John Von Ohlen, and Ma Crow, among many others.